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Residential

Science Education

Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Curriculum and Instruction

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The master’s program in Science Education is designed primarily for the continuing preparation of public school teachers. Areas of specialization include:

  • Earth/Space Science Education
  • Elementary Science Education
  • Biology Education
  • Chemistry Education
  • Geo-environmental Education
  • General Science
  • Physics Education

This residential program has rolling admission. Applications must be fully complete and submitted (including all required materials) and all application fees paid prior to the deadline in order for applications to be considered and reviewed. For a list of all required materials for this program application, please see the “Admissions” section.

What degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of this program?

Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Curriculum and Instruction with one of the following concentrations based on the student’s area of specialization. If a specialization is not selected, the concentration will be Science Education.

  • Earth/Space Science Education
  • Biology Education
  • Chemistry Education
  • Geoenvironmental Education
  • Physics Education
  • Science Education

This information will be listed on the transcript, and the diploma states the degree objective.

30
Credit Program
Apr 1
Fall Application Deadline
Oct 1
Spring Application Deadline
Feb 1
Summer Application Deadline

Courses

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Courses

The program is comprised of coursework in curriculum and instruction, science education, and science content. The thesis option requires a minimum of 24 hours of course work and six hours of thesis credit. The non-thesis option requires a minimum of 30 hours of course work.

Science Education Requirements

  • EDCI 51700 – Survey of Science Education (3 credits)
  • EDCI 51800 – The Nature of Science in Science Teaching (3 credits)
  • EDCI 51000 – Research Colloquium in Science Education (1 credit)

Science Education Elective Requirement

Select two courses from:

  • EDCI 50600 – Environmental Education
  • EDCI 51600 – Seminar in Environmental Education
  • EDCI 53900 – Intro to K12 Integrated STEM Education
  • EDCI 55800 – Integrated STEM Education Methods Secondary
  • EDCI 56700 – Action Research in Science Education
  • EDCI 59100 – Special Topics in Education
  • EDCI 60500 – Teaching Integrated STEM
  • EDCI 61800 – Gender and Culture in Science Education
  • EDCI 61900 – Learning Science
  • EDCI 62000 – Seminar in Mathematics Education
  • EDCI 62200 – Seminar in Science Education
  • CHM 61000 – Topics in Chemical Education

Science Content Requirement

Depending on prior science coursework and professional experience, at least six credits science content.

Curriculum and Instruction Foundations

  • EDCI 58500 – Multicultural Education
  • C&I Elective (3 credits)

Educational Research Design

  • EDPS 53300 – Introduction to Research in Education or equivalent

Science Education Research

  • EDCI 69800 – Research MS Thesis (6 credits) OR EDCI 59000 – Individual Research Problems (3-6 credits)
  • Competencies Portfolio

*Please note that depending on prior coursework additional courses in EDCI and/or EDPS may be required.

Admissions

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Admissions

A graduate application must be submitted and application fee paid (if applicable) by the application deadline. In addition, the materials listed under the Application Requirements section below must be submitted by the application deadline in order for an application to be considered complete and for the application to be reviewed for admission consideration. Please review the How to Apply section below before submitting an application.

Below are the materials required for this application. Visit the Office of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) website for more information about the requirements below.

  • Transcripts (from all universities attended)
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • 3 Recommendations
  • Resume/CV
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • International Applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

We encourage prospective students to submit an application early, even if not all required materials are uploaded. Applications are not forwarded on for faculty review until all required materials are uploaded.

When submitting your application for this program, please select the following options:

  • Campus and Program Tab:
    • Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
    • Select your proposed graduate major: Curriculum and Instruction
  • First Choice Program Details Tab:
    • Please select an Area of Interest: Select your particular concentration of interest from the following list –
      • Earth/Space Science Education
      • Biology Education
      • Chemistry Education
      • Geoenvironmental Education
      • Physics Education
      • Science Education
    • Please select a Degree Objective: Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
    • Primary Course Delivery: Residential

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Licensure

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Licensure Information

This program does not lead to licensure in the state of Indiana or elsewhere. Contact the College of Education Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) before continuing with the program application if you have questions regarding licensure or contact your state Department of Education about how this program may translate to licensure in your state of residence.

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Dean Ballotti

Continuing Lecturer

S. Selcen Guzey

Department Head, Curriculum and Instruction

Rebekah Hammack

Assistant Professor

Isaiah Kent-Schneider

Clincal Assistant Professor

Danielle Malone

Assistant Professor

Sanjay Rebello

Professor

Hui-Hui Wang

Associate Professor

Alison Warren

Clinical Assistant Professor

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